Preus Seals Late Comeback as Vålerenga W Beat Haugesund 2-1
Vålerenga Women edged a Toppserien thriller at Intility Arena on Thursday, coming from a 1-1 half-time scoreline to win 2-1 against Haugesund. A late strike from Preus proved to be the decisive blow as the home side claimed an important three points.
A Stunning Turnaround at Intility
Vålerenga Women produced a memorable comeback at Intility Arena, turning a half-time deficit into a crucial Toppserien victory. After going into the break level at 1-1, the home side found their cutting edge in the second half and ran out 2-1 winners against Haugesund.
The decisive moment came late in the match, with Preus netting the winner deep into the second half to send Intility Arena into raptures and seal all three points for the hosts.
Building Momentum on Home Turf
The result is a timely boost for Vålerenga Women, who now head into a hugely demanding stretch of fixtures with confidence high. The club faces a UEFA Women's Europa Cup tie against Feyenoord on the road later this month, before returning to Intility Arena for the second leg.
The newly installed artificial surface at Intility Arena continued to draw praise, with the pitch providing a fast and reliable playing surface throughout the contest — a visible sign of the stadium's investment ahead of its busiest autumn run in years.
Eyes on the Prize
The victory keeps Vålerenga Women firmly in the picture in Round 16 of the 2026 Toppserien. With European football also on the agenda, the squad faces a relentless schedule — but Thursday's win demonstrated the character and quality to match those ambitions.
Fans packed into the Oslo ground were rewarded with a dramatic and hard-fought win, and the atmosphere inside Intility Arena reflected the growing excitement surrounding both the women's and men's programmes this autumn.
